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The Wicked Among US by James Owen

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The Wicked Among US

Murder, Blackmail, and Book Collecting in the Ozarks

James Owen

Post Hill Press · Print & ebook · January 20, 2026

Reading lane: Mass Murder Cases

Atop the Ozark Mountains and in the buckle of the Bible Belt, the murder of an eccentric lawyer reveals a tragic family drama and an examination of a community that would rather see some crimes left unsolved.

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Good for readers who enjoy Mass Murder CasesGood for readers who enjoy Mass Murder Cases and Serial Killers.Best for readers who want plot momentum and suspense.

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Authors
James Owen
Publisher
Post Hill Press
Published
January 20, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Mass Murder Cases · Serial Killers
Reading lane
Mass Murder Cases

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  • Lawyers & Judges

  • Law

  • Mass Murder Cases

About This Book

Atop the Ozark Mountains and in the buckle of the Bible Belt, the murder of an eccentric lawyer reveals a tragic family drama and an examination of a community that would rather see some crimes left unsolved. Rolland Comstock lived in what was described as “a Grimm Fairy tale.” With his pet wolves roving the estate and a world-famous book collection to obsess over, Rolland was no ordinary country lawyer. When he was murdered, Rolland’s story turned into a tragic mystery—a my...

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Atop the Ozark Mountains and in the buckle of the Bible Belt, the murder of an eccentric lawyer reveals a tragic family drama and an examination of a community that would rather see some crimes left unsolved. Rolland Comstock lived in what was described as “a Grimm Fairy tale.” With his pet wolves roving the estate and a world-famous book collection to obsess over, Rolland was no ordinary country lawyer. When he was murdered, Rolland’s story turned into a tragic mystery—a mystery some in the community did not want to see solved. This intimate true crime tale not only seeks to resolve the question of who killed this man but also to examine his life as well. Beneath his quirky personality, there were secrets and turmoil at odds with the ultra-conservative community Rolland called home. Some were wicked enough to say Rolland got what he deserved. The Wicked Among Us is a legal thriller from the perspective of a tragic victim who can no longer tell the story himself.

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